Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist – Spokane, WA Employment Duration: Part time Exempt Status: Non-exempt Relocation: No Job ID: 16742 Position Highlights EMR system: EPIC Pay: $41.26 – $60.76 per hour (DOE) Additional pay for bilingual skills, paid on hours worked What You’ll Do Provide preventative periodontal care, including scaling, prophylaxis, root planing, sealants, and application of preventative agents. Perform expanded functions as permitted by licensure, including placing and carving restorations and managing temporary crowns. Take and manage dental X‑rays; complete periodontal charting and maintain accurate patient records. Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia as needed. Educate and counsel patients on oral hygiene and preventative care; develop dental hygiene treatment plans in collaboration with providers. Assist providers during exams and ensure operatories and instruments meet infection control standards. Support clinic efficiency, quality initiatives, and compliance with TJC, HRSA, and YVFWC requirements. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited Dental Hygiene program or an active Dental Hygiene License with Restorative Function Endorsement. CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire). Bilingual English/Spanish preferred at a level 10. Knowledge of standard dental practices and current hygiene concepts. Ability to deliver care to patients of all ages and backgrounds. Strong time‑management and organizational skills. High level of manual dexterity and coordination. Basic computer proficiency (Electronic Dental Records, Outlook, Word, Excel). Why Join YVFWC We offer meaningful work, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact through accessible, quality dental care. Join a collaborative, supportive care team dedicated to improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Our Mission “Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.” Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal‑opportunity employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr